Cozy Chicken Fideo Pasta Soup: A Mexican Comfort Classic

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (450g)
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) (150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ounces fideo pasta (about 1 cup) (115g)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411g)
• 6 cups chicken broth (1.4 L)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt
• black pepper
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Avocado, diced (optional)
• Lime wedges (optional)
• Queso fresco, crumbled (optional)